Over the weekend St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that based upon recommendations from St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston, as well as additional advisement from local physicians and healthcare professionals, he was preparing an Executive Order regarding masks for release Monday, July 13.
As such, he will move forward with such an order on the heels of Governor John Bel Edwards announcement of additional restrictions to his Phase 2 Executive Order. Cooper said his priority remains on focusing on the health and welfare of citizens while maintaining the viability of the economy. He said he has been urging residents to exercise personal responsibility and wear masks since early April, and he agrees with the assertions of medical experts that face coverings may slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Cooper continues to ask all residents to do everything they can to stop the spread of COVID-19 including physically distancing, avoiding large crowds, washing hands frequently, and covering your face when in public around others.
